Yes it does look like most of the classes and stalls went up $5.00 each.
I just contacted DK Designs and Photography who usually do all the backdrop pictures at nationals. She said as far as they know Washburn's will and DK Designs will be doing it again this year.
Country charm- you need to make sure you have an amateur card and submit a copy with your entries. I believe that was listed in the premium book. Otherwise just enter the class just like the rest of them.